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Weather & Climate in Maricopa, CA

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Maricopa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 6.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 965 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.7°F
22% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation965 ft (294 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density647/sq mi
Coordinates35.0509°N, 119.4066°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKern County County
Nearest AirportSanta Barbara Municipal (SBA)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.0"
84% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.93"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.1 / 100
Community Resilience6.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively High
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4,066 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 123 km 18 km
Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 122 km 8 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 120 km 5 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 123 km 10 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 103 km 9 km
Apr 5, 2018 31km SW of Santa Cruz Is. (E end), CA M5.3 140 km 10 km
Jan 18, 1994 10km ESE of Piru, California M5.2 99 km 11 km
Mar 20, 1994 3km WNW of Panorama City, California M5.2 125 km 12 km
Aug 7, 2024 24 km SW of Lamont, CA M5.2 29 km 12 km
Jan 17, 1994 9km N of Chatsworth, California M5.2 107 km 5 km
May 28, 1993 21km SW of Lamont, California M5.2 30 km 21 km
Aug 20, 2023 7 km SE of Ojai, CA M5.1 74 km 5 km
Jan 19, 1994 10km SSW of Valencia, California M5.1 104 km 11 km
Apr 26, 1997 12km ESE of Piru, California M5.1 101 km 16 km
Jan 19, 1994 8km ESE of Piru, California M5.1 98 km 14 km
Jan 29, 1994 6km NNE of Chatsworth, California M5.1 112 km 1 km
Sep 29, 2004 25km SSW of Bodfish, California M5.0 81 km 3 km
Jun 26, 1995 11km SW of Valencia, California M5.0 99 km 13 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 141 km 11 km
Apr 27, 1997 11km SW of Valencia, California M4.9 102 km 15 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

22 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 17, 1991 EF1 11 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 3, 1977 EF1 79 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 93 km 1.0 mi 0
Mar 21, 2023 EF0 72 km 0.2 mi 0
Dec 25, 2019 EF0 92 km 0.8 mi 0
Jun 2, 2019 EF0 66 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 23, 2015 EF0 59 km 0.5 mi 0
Feb 27, 2010 EF0 30 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 21, 2010 EF0 91 km 1.5 mi 0
Jan 19, 2010 EF0 82 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 10, 2005 EF0 94 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 29, 2001 EF0 94 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF0 52 km 0.1 mi 0
May 13, 1998 EF0 97 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 22, 1997 EF0 69 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 17, 1997 EF0 51 km 0.3 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF0 65 km 2.0 mi 0
Mar 24, 1994 EF0 74 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 23, 1993 EF0 72 km 0.1 mi 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF0 98 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.4 m (11 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1812 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.4 m 1 105 km
1930 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.1 m 1 133 km
1927 S. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.8 m — 127 km
1878 S. CALIFORNIA Meteorological 1.0 m 1 121 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 123 km
1901 MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (175 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: THOMAS (281,982 acres, 2017).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2017 THOMAS 281,982 67 km
2007 ZACA 241,846 46 km
2006 DAY 159,713 63 km
1985 WHEELER 2 126,854 60 km
2003 SIMI 107,756 97 km
1996 FIFTY-EIGHT 94,704 86 km
2009 LA BREA 84,213 58 km
2003 PIRU 63,920 81 km
1997 LOGAN 49,627 64 km
1985 FERNDALE 46,724 75 km
1997 LOKERN 46,139 31 km
1993 MARRE 44,309 62 km
2007 RANCH 37,009 86 km
2016 REY 33,323 59 km
2013 POWERHOUSE 32,329 97 km
2020 LAKE 30,971 87 km
2017 ALAMO 29,256 81 km
2011 BRECKENRIDGE COMPLEX 27,229 75 km
1993 STECKEL 26,202 78 km
2011 COMANCHE 25,965 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 1.6 in
February 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in Wettest
March 55°F (13°C) 1.8 in
April 60°F (15°C) 0.9 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.3 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
July 83°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
September 74°F (24°C) 0.3 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
November 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
December 47°F (9°C) 1.2 in Coldest

Maricopa has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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